In terms of both the objects on exhibit and the approaches designers are taking to their art, this year’s JCK seems huge, bold, and lavish. Retailers are stocking up on mixed cuts, scattered stones, extravagant link chains, and personalisation for the fall, Christmas season, and beyond.
Large bezels. Diamonds that have been coloured. Yellow gold extends as far as the eye can see. These are just a handful of the trendy diamonds that retailers are raving about at JCK.
Consumers want businesses and jewellers to be daring, according to consultant, gemologist, and NYC Jewellery Week editor Nicholas Hyatt.